ICAI

Hi,
For purpose of pursuing CA you need to register yourself with the ICAI which has its centers in every city. Also you need to appear for CPT as the first step towards CA. After which you will need to take up IPCC which is the level 2 in the process and thereupon clearing it you need to go through a training period of around 2 years and then you become eligible for CA final which has again 2 group of examination. Also, there is no university or college where from you may pursue the course. ICAI is the whole and sole body responsible for conducting CA courses in India.

If accountancy is your flavour, the CA and CWA are good, but if you wish to become a company secretary, then CS is good. You can also offer your consultancy services.

Yes, you can pursue M.Com with some procedure that you need to take care of.

Preparation tips for the ICWAI Exam is mentioned below:
1. Plan your daily study routine, even if there is less time remaining.
2. If self study is not your thing, then enroll in an institute that conducts coaching for the exam.
3. Go through previous years papers as it will help you get an idea about the type of questions you might expect in the exam.
4. Do regular revision.
5. You can even join study group where you can ask doubts, share prepared notes.
6. Take good care of your body and eat healthy food. Regards.

Please check for your eligibility to appear for the ICWAI final examinations from the criteria mentioned below:
ICWAI Final Examination:
The candidate should have passed standard 12th
The candidate should be a Graduate is any discipline except Fine Arts or equivalent
The candidate should have cleared all eight papers of CMA intermediate course
Regards.

Hi Priyanka,
You can, if you think you can manage time well. ICWAI needs attention and is a demanding field. If you think you can strike a balance between job and studies, you may go for it. Prepare a timetable, a good study plan and use a strategical approach to manage time. Go through previous year's papers and practice them whenever you get time. Juggling between job and studies might look a little difficult, but it's not impossible to do if you really want to pursue it.

Hi Bindu!
I would suggest you to contact The Institute of Cost Accountants of India for a better guidance. They will be able to help and assist you appropriately. Link: http://icmai.in/studentswebsite/contactus.php.

Hi Rohit,
I am afraid that you cannot apply for CS executive by clearing ICWAI foundation. For CS executive, you will have to clear ICSI foundation programme, which is different from ICWAI foundation programme.